NHTSA recall 99V-170 (99V170000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 9, 1999 - about 168,559 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V170000
Also written as: 99V-170
Manufacturer number: 99033
Reported: July 9, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~168,559
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WITH THE KEY IN THE "ON" POSITION, EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR SHORTS TO ITS CASE AND GROUNDS THROUGH A FLEXIBLE BRAKE FLUID PIPE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS SHORT CAN CAUSE EXTREME HEATING OF THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE WHERE IT CAN MELT A NEARBY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC FUEL HOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CABLE FROM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BODY RAIL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-170 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Buick Century - 1999

Buick Regal - 1999

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